A new survey found 75% of parents plan to spend more on back-to-school items this year, with 9 out of 10 saying inflation is influencing their purchases.
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Some 60% surveyed said they plan to increase their spending because of higher prices and inflation, up from 43% who said the same last year. Parents plan on spending an average of $969 on back-to-school items this year, up from $911 in the 2022 season. They expect to spend the most on electronics, at $260, but school supplies saw the largest increase from recent years at $168, an 18% jump from last year.ICSC's latest survey found parents expect to spend an average of $233 on apparel, another $205 on furniture and $102 on sporting goods.
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